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DFZ 5897

2010 BMW 520D SE

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 5897
MakeBMW
Model520D SE
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 155,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022
Fail 2 Dec 2022 137,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,793 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520D SE?

Based on 4,582 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,992
Miles/Year
1,084
On UK Roads
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DFZ 5897 is a 2010 BMW 520D SE in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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What year was DFZ 5897 registered?

DFZ 5897 is a 2010 BMW 520D SE, first registered on 26 August 2010.

Is DFZ 5897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 5897 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFZ 5897 have outstanding finance?

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